PrEP Literature Review

According to the findings from this review, KPs value and recognise PrEP as additional protection against HIV infection (part of combination prevention programme). However, the perceived benefits and concerns around PrEP were motivated by the specific needs and experiences of the different KP groups. A few cross-cutting issues emerged, highlighting areas which need to be addressed for easier PrEP uptake. Among the key issues raised were concerns around safety and potential side effects, effectiveness, cost, potential adherence challenges, and the need to address all forms of stigma, discrimination and criminalisation which act as barriers to HIV services.